The Daily Telegraph owners Sir Frederick and Sir David Barclay have luxury tastes when it comes to acquisitions. After all, these are the reclusive chaps whose first claim to fame was ownership of The Ritz hotel and whose last appearance in the newspaper headlines was on Wednesday, when it was reported that their Sark vineyard had been vandalised. But style and a bit of a problem in your back (vine)yard doesn't hold the twins back from diversifying into new territories. They have emerged among the bidders for the Comet chain website and brand. Never mind that it's a tad downmarket. They already own Shop Direct, the home shopping group. What next? Barclay brothers buy Woolworths brand? They already have, they already have. Independent. P58